{"id":8328,"date":"2021-07-28T16:07:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=8328"},"modified":"2022-08-09T19:22:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T19:22:23","slug":"when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Cheapest Time to Move: Tips for Moving Long Distance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#When_is_the_Cheapest_Time_to_Move\" title=\"When is the Cheapest Time to Move?\">When is the Cheapest Time to Move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#Season_of_the_Year\" title=\"Season of the Year\">Season of the Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#The_month_of_the_Year\" title=\"The month of the Year\">The month of the Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#Time_of_the_Month\" title=\"Time of the Month\">Time of the Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#Day_of_the_Week\" title=\"Day of the Week\">Day of the Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/when-is-the-cheapest-time-to-move\/#Time_of_the_Day\" title=\"Time of the Day\">Time of the Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8329 lazyload\" title=\"When Is the Cheapest Time to Move? Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"When Is the Cheapest Time to Move? Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC04258-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Cheapest_Time_to_Move\"><\/span>When is the Cheapest Time to Move?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Every year, thousands of people move around the world for different reasons. For some people, it&#8217;s because they are moving to a new school. Some are doing a relocation with children, while others are moving alone. Moving can be done with the help of professional movers (relocation service) or by one&#8217;s own means. Still, all these people move in different seasons, and sometimes at the busiest time of peak seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most common question or concern when it comes to moving is the best time to do so. It is not uncommon to inquire how to reduce the cost of the process. In<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/long-distance-moving\/\"> moving long distance<\/a>, an important factor people consider is the month they decide to move. There are certain times of the year, month, and week that are better for moving long distances. Regardless of whether you hire relocation companies (movers) and have agreed to their terms of price, or are doing the move yourself, the question remains: what&#8217;s the cheapest time and the affordable month to move?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This question is asked by people all over the world because long distance relocation process can be <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-stress\/\"   title=\"stressful\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">stressful<\/a>, especially if the move is made at an expensive time. This has made many people dread the hectic relocation days. Many factors go into planning a move, especially timing and choosing a relocation date and period. Of course, there are no hard and fast rules on the cheapest time to move; it can depend on where you&#8217;re moving from and to, how far you&#8217;re traveling, your needs for shipping or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/storage\/\"   title=\"storage\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">storage<\/a> &#8211; but here are some tips and tricks so that you can make an educated decision about the cheapest time to move.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In this article, we will look at the cheapest time to move under the following headings:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Season of the year<\/li>\r\n<li>The month of the year<\/li>\r\n<li>Time of the month<\/li>\r\n<li>Day of the week<\/li>\r\n<li>Time of the day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>But before we get into it, here is a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">guide<\/a> on how to compare moving company quotes for some insight on a few factors in addition to time of day, week, month, or year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Season_of_the_Year\"><\/span><strong>Season<\/strong><strong> of the Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Forty-six million Americans move each year, and 62% of all moves occur during the peak moving season (from May to September), rather than the off-peak seasons. Obviously, this is usually a convenient season for busy movers. Without any adverse weather, and with children being out of school (the holiday season) for the summer months, most families with children relocate without interrupting the school year. During the good weather conditions of summer, most people take time off from work to go on vacation or they just move, taking advantage of the warm weather.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, because summer is the busiest time for moving, the May-September period is the most expensive time of the year to move because most professional movers, including the so-called affordable movers, are always busy. The majority of renters generally expected that demand for moves will go up around this time, so they charge more. If possible, avoid moving during the high-movement season. Moving to save money can be done between September and April.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Winter months&#8211;cold winter months&#8211;are the cheapest month of the year to move since moving company demand is at its lowest in the winter. Since moving companies are not as busy during the off-season, it is easier to arrange a convenient move date for you. They will likely lower their rates during the winter due to the lack of work for them, making winter the cheapest time to move.<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1458473467\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_month_of_the_Year\"><\/span><strong>The <\/strong><strong>month<\/strong><strong> of the Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As mentioned above, moving in the months from September to April is the off-season period for the house moving industry, which means you&#8217;ll likely save money because the demand for relocation companies will be low and the moving rates will be offered at the lowest prices. Moving house in January will cost the least because of low demand compared to the peak months. This looks promising for those who have a limited budget. Still, the coldest month of the year is January, so it is a good idea to be prepared for possible snowstorms. Wintertime is rarely harsh in the entire country, and southern states rarely experience harsh winter weather. Of course, moving in the summer months will depend on where you live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_of_the_Month\"><\/span><strong>Time of the <\/strong><strong>Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When looking for a good deal, what month should you move? The answer is that: move in the middle of the month to get the best price. Since people tend to be in the process of moving at the beginning and end of the months, the top moving companies in the country will be busy, so they won&#8217;t be able to afford to discount their rates for you. If you choose to move during the second or third week of a month, when the demand for moving services is lower, you will have a better chance of scoring a good deal because the moving company&#8217;s rates tend to be lower.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_of_the_Week\"><\/span><strong>Day of the Week<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Generally, the cheapest days of the week to move home are linked to the demand for professional moving services. Fewer people are hiring movers, and so their costs are lower. So, the best days of the week to buy are Monday through Thursday. Most people plan their house move for the weekend when they are off work. Because they try to incorporate the last day of work into a 3-day weekend, moving companies have very busy Fridays. Do your best to stay on a weekday when determining your move date as previously mentioned, moving between Monday and Thursday gives you the best chance to get a better price for your relocation. On these days, you can choose the van or truck to use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_of_the_Day\"><\/span><strong>Time of the Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The best time to start your move is early in the morning because this gives you more time throughout the day and will keep it cooler during the high moving season. As a bonus: mornings are less busy than later on when people have their lunch break or go home for dinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a cheaper move, it&#8217;s always smart to start early. Professional movers usually have higher rates in the morning because of demand and if that fits your schedule better than an evening time slot then by all means go ahead! You&#8217;ll be able to save money not only on hourly costs but also gas which will result in less wear-and-tear on your vehicle too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re moving at night or during off hours when there are fewer people around \u2014 like evenings \u2013 find out what costs can be reduced from those periods as well, whether they take place before or after the relocation has taken place; this includes things such as mileage fee per hour charged for professional movers&#8217; transportation services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The best thing about it all is that you may get a good deal from the start. In fact, with an affordable mover (rental) nearby there&#8217;s no need to worry about juggling your schedule to save money when scheduling your move day &#8211; they&#8217;ll give you a free quote makes sure of that! Get quotes and compare the options and their estimates for yourself to see if this service applies to what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When is the Cheapest Time to Move? Every year, thousands of people move around the world for different reasons. For some people, it&#8217;s because they [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":11260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1209],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.5 (Yoast SEO v19.10) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>When Is the Cheapest Time to Move Long Distance - Bellhop<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When is the cheapest time to move? Well we&#039;re the experts. 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